Allison H 40 EP Transmission, H 50 EP Transmission: Power train
Recall 18E085000 · Aug 20, 2018 · Allison Transmission, Inc.
592
units affected
592
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E085000
- Date
- Aug 20, 2018
- Maker
- Allison Transmission, Inc.
- Units affected
- 592
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Allison Transmission, Inc. (Allison) is recalling certain H 50 EP, H 40 EP, H 50 Cert, and H 40 Cert Drive Units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
What can happen
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Allison will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected transmissions, and dealers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Allison customer service at 1-800-252-5283.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Allison | H 40 EP Transmission | Not stated |
| Allison | H 50 EP Transmission | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E085000?
2 models: Allison H 40 EP Transmission (all years), Allison H 50 EP Transmission (all years), about 592 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E085000?
Allison will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected transmissions, and dealers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Allison customer service at 1-800-252-5283.
What can happen?
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.